After years of waiting,David Corenswetis now all set to take to the skies as the Man of Steel in James Gunn’sSupermanreboot. The reviews from critics have now emerged, with theDCUtake on the superhero icon having now received a rating onRotten Tomatoes. So, isSupermanthe cinematic iteration of the character that fans have been longing for? Or does the Man of Tomorrow come crashing down with a rotten thud?
WhileRotten Tomatoes is not the be-all and end-allwhen it comes to movie criticism, it has become a quick and simple way for fans to gauge whether something has succeeded or failed. Of course, there will always be discrepancies, but with this in mind (and we would still always recommend that you check out a movie for yourself regardless), let’s find out howSupermanhas fared with critics, andwhether James Gunn’s DCUbegins with a coveted red tomato or a dreaded green splat.
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Supermanhas now debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with an outstanding score of 91% based on 55 reviews. And it’s a score that should come as a major relief and excitement to those who have been waiting for a live-action version of the character that harkens back to the hopeful aura of his comic book counterpart.
‘Superman’ Is DC Studios' First Feature Film to Hit the Big Screen
Supermanis DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen. Written and directed byJames Gunn(theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise), the filmmaker brings his signature style to the original superhero as he crafts a newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart,delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassionand an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
Supermanstars David Corenswet (Twisters, Hollywood) in the iconic role of Superman/Clark Kent alongside Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane andNicholas Hoult(Mad Max: Fury Road,Nosferatu)as the villainous Lex Luthor. The comic book outing boasts an all-star ensemble cast alongside the main three, including Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien: Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box), and Neva Howell (Greedy People).Supermanis scheduled to fly into theaters on August 11, 2025, and you may check out the official synopsis below.
When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?
Source:Rotten Tomatoes
